Our programme of crime writing courses for the 23rd - 25th February 2024 includes tuition for authors of all levels.
Not only will delegates be taught some of the essential writing skills necessary to produce a novel, they will receive tips and advice on editing, goal setting, preparing to pitch their novel to an agent or publisher and they will be given a unique opportunity to have a five minute pitch session to a publisher.
All of the creative writing courses will be led by established authors or industry professionals.
To date eighteen attendees of Crime & Publishment have gone on to sign publishing contracts.
Our programme of crime writing courses for the 23rd - 25th February 2024 includes:
- The Importance of Setting - Mari Hannah: Award-winning author Mari Hannah will teach attendees on the value of having the perfect setting for their novel and share tips on how to bring it to life.
- Writing High Concept Thrillers – Mason Cross: Best-selling author Mason Cross will guide attendees through the complexities of writing a high-concept novel and offer advice on how to craft your high-concept novel.
- Self-Publishing, and all That! - Ed James: Learn from a master as Ed James shares his expertise on the world of self-publishing. Having been traditionally and digitally published, Ed has experience of every form of publishing, and he’ll warn you of the many pitfalls you may encounter if you chose to self-publish your novel while also giving tips on how to succeed.
- Synopsising Your Novel and Perfecting Your Pitch – Oli Munson: Literary agent and Director of AM Heath Literary Agents, Oli Munson will guide attendees on how to craft a compelling synopsis and make a perfect pitch.
- Social Media Masterclass – Noelle Holten: PR & Social Media Manager by day and best-selling author by night, Noelle Holten spends a large portion of her life dealing with social media feeds and she’ll explain how to use several of the most popular to attendees in a manner that works for every individual.
- Disciplined Writing Habits and How to Achieve Them – Graham Smith: Best-selling, prolific author and creator of Crime and Publishment Graham will share tips on how to manage your writing time so you get that unfinished novel finished.